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Post by dougs on May 22, 2022 6:26:00 GMT
FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD Tour - Europe - May to July, 2022:
The next leg of the FAREWELL Tour got under way in Norway on May 21. Setlist update; there was one song added - "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word."
One more show in Norway then it is off to Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, and the UK.
Doug
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Post by healy52003 on May 23, 2022 14:42:15 GMT
Will the stage differ for Stadiums ?
For the price it would want to be spectacular
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Post by dougs on May 23, 2022 20:19:28 GMT
healy52003:
The stage for the first two Norway concerts was different than what was used in 99% of the Canada & US concerts. I would think or hope that for the upcoming big stadium concerts this year, the stage may be expanded or have much larger video screens to the sides of the stage. It will be important to project the visuals clearly and effectively out to 60 000 or more people. I would also hope to see a couple of setlist changes for the big stadium concerts.
Go to YouTube and view the recent videos for Norway of "Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding" and you will see the differences in contrast to the stage used in the recent US concerts.
Doug
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Post by healy52003 on May 27, 2022 21:48:22 GMT
Looking like a very similar stage for the staduim show as the Arena one
Delighted and now the nervous 5 week wait 😓
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Post by dougs on May 28, 2022 1:15:36 GMT
healy52003:
One stage difference is that there is an apparatus over-hanging the stage. The back of the stage didn't separate to reveal a bank of lights for "Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding." The stage floor is identical, I believe.
A Lot less fog in Norway for "Funeral For A Friend."
Still, more or less, a similar staging.
Doug
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Post by healy52003 on Jun 7, 2022 1:34:57 GMT
Loved The Performance from the Jubilee celebration (Irish so doesn't mean much from Nationality reasons etc) but can always see Sir Elton off stage with the usual 'Take that you bitch' comment off camera ha
No Disrespect intended
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Post by dougs on Jun 16, 2022 19:23:55 GMT
FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD set list:
Elton and the band have now reached the UK portion of the tour (June 15, 2022) and, still, there is no change to the setlist. Songs that were hugely successful chart-toppers in the UK like "Are You Ready For Love" and "Sacrifice" have not been added. They would be a welcome addition or replacement for "Take Me To The Pilot" and/or "Burn Down The Mission" which have been played for yearssssssssss too long.
Too bad. Lost opportunity. Maybe these songs or others will finally appear at the end leg of the tour in 2023.
Doug
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Post by healy52003 on Jun 19, 2022 13:15:08 GMT
FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD set list: Elton and the band have now reached the UK portion of the tour (June 15, 2022) and, still, there is no change to the setlist. Songs that were hugely successful chart-toppers in the UK like "Are You Ready For Love" and "Sacrifice" have not been added. They would be a welcome addition or replacement for "Take Me To The Pilot" and/or "Burn Down The Mission" which have been played for yearssssssssss too long. Too bad. Lost opportunity. Maybe these songs or others will finally appear at the end leg of the tour in 2023. Doug Suppose the video screen/lighting etc is sequenced to certain songs each night and would be tricky enough to change/replace Main thing is that everyone is healthy and the show can continue as planned. Covid cancellations are still happening and are still as frustrating as ever |
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Post by dougs on Jun 21, 2022 2:49:43 GMT
healy52003:
Yeah, lots of effort goes into creating most of the videos for the songs for the FAREWELL tour. Some great ones. A couple of videos ("Burn Down The Mission" and "Take Me To The Pilot") are effective but reasonably basic. They did create a new video for "Have Mercy on the Criminal" which has been added to the post-pandemic setlist. Great to hear that one. The EJ team had a lot of time during the extended pandemic to create new videos for songs which might have been added to the setlist. "Are You Ready For Love" already has a lot of quality stock video in their hands...
The biggest reason that we don't get setlist changes, and this has been an issue for long-time fans for...a long time, is that Elton really hates to rehearse and adding new songs to the setlist means rehearsing them and getting them just right, especially if they haven't been played in a long time. Both Davey (repeatedly) and Elton admit that EJ hates doing rehearsals. There are other reasons, too.
I would certainly go see EJ again on this FAREWELL tour if 3, 4, or 5 songs were changed up. For example, I saw EJ and the band 4 times on the multiple (4) North American legs of THE BIG PICTURE tour (1997-98) and the setlist changed dramatically throughout. Same for THE ONE tour where the 1993 setlist was dramatically different than the 1992 setlist. The setlists were always varied and refreshing and the arrangements (eg. see how "Simple Life" arrangements changed from 1992 to 1998) varied as well. This year, I can't rationalize spending money to see the same shows (less songs, actually) than I saw in 2018 and 2019 no matter how good they are. Seeing & hearing a pre-recorded "Cold Heart" is not why i go to concerts...
Healy52003: I think that, regardless of my desires to see a changed setlist, you should have a blast at the show in Cork on July. These UK audiences have been incredible on this leg of the tour. I have never seen an audience sing at full tilt like the Liverpool crowd did at Anfield the other night. All of the UK audiences have been energized and in good voice! Looking forward to your review.
Doug
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Post by healy52003 on Jun 21, 2022 14:35:21 GMT
healy52003: Yeah, lots of effort goes into creating most of the videos for the songs for the FAREWELL tour. Some great ones. A couple of videos ("Burn Down The Mission" and "Take Me To The Pilot") are effective but reasonably basic. They did create a new video for "Have Mercy on the Criminal" which has been added to the post-pandemic setlist. Great to hear that one. The EJ team had a lot of time during the extended pandemic to create new videos for songs which might have been added to the setlist. "Are You Ready For Love" already has a lot of quality stock video in their hands... The biggest reason that we don't get setlist changes, and this has been an issue for long-time fans for...a long time, is that Elton really hates to rehearse and adding new songs to the setlist means rehearsing them and getting them just right, especially if they haven't been played in a long time. Both Davey (repeatedly) and Elton admit that EJ hates doing rehearsals. There are other reasons, too. I would certainly go see EJ again on this FAREWELL tour if 3, 4, or 5 songs were changed up. For example, I saw EJ and the band 4 times on the multiple (4) North American legs of THE BIG PICTURE tour (1997-98) and the setlist changed dramatically throughout. Same for THE ONE tour where the 1993 setlist was dramatically different than the 1992 setlist. The setlists were always varied and refreshing and the arrangements (eg. see how "Simple Life" arrangements changed from 1992 to 1998) varied as well. This year, I can't rationalize spending money to see the same shows (less songs, actually) that I saw in 2018 and 2019 no matter how good they are. Seeing & hearing a pre-recorded "Cold Heart" is not why i go to concerts... Healy52003: I think that, regardless of my desires to see a changed setlist, you should have a blast at the show in Cork on July. These UK audiences have been incredible on this leg of the tour. I have never seen an audience sing at full tilt like the Liverpool crowd did at Anfield the other night. All of the UK audiences have been energized and in good voice! Looking forward to your review. Doug Yeah can't wait A bit nervous as the covid situation is still lingering around. One case and the a show is postponed. Let's hope all will be well |
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Post by healy52003 on Jun 26, 2022 14:08:17 GMT
After testing positive for covid but all going well I'll be able to go Friday evening as my 7 days self isolation period will be up that morning
Suppose too see Green Day tomorrow but can't take the risk. I feel fine going but have to stop been selfish and take the bullet
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Post by dougs on Jun 29, 2022 14:06:28 GMT
healy52003:
Would you like to know the entire setlist BEFORE you go to your July 1 concert in Cork?
Let me know. You must be getting excited.
Doug
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Post by healy52003 on Jun 30, 2022 14:02:37 GMT
healy52003: Would you like to know the entire setlist BEFORE you go to your July 1 concert in Cork? Let me know. You must be getting excited. Doug Yeah I'm really looking forward too it I'm fine I looked at many setlists from the tour so far and pretty happy with it tbh Am I right in thinking if covid never happened the tour would be over by now ? |
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Post by healy52003 on Jul 1, 2022 13:05:29 GMT
Day is finally here
Bus leaving Waterford City at 3.20pm (roughly 1hr50 journey to Cork)
Finally seeing sir Elton
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Post by dougs on Jul 1, 2022 17:03:03 GMT
healy52003:
Have a blast at the EJ Cork concert!
Let us know what you think.
Doug
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